Armando González is inspired by Chicharito rather than Hugo Sánchez
La "Hormiga" recognized that has Javier Hernández as a follow model. González puts Chicharito above the "Pentapichichi"
Armando González is one of the most promising forwards in Mexican football. The Chivas attacker from Guadalajara can be one of the s next Mexican footballers in the Old Continent. La “Ant” takes as inspiration Chicharito Hernéndez, a contemporary figure.
The 23 year forward recognized the greatness of a Mexican football legend like Hugo Sánchez. However, the “Ant” p udo sharing a locker room with Javier Hernández. This has made González have the former Los Angeles Galaxy player as an example.
“Well, Hugo is one of the best, but I had to see Chicharito and plus he's from Chivas, I'd like to be like him, to "these things he did in his career and that's that's I think I'd put him above Hugo," said Armando González in an interview with Sport.
The recognition of Chicharito
Javier Hernández had a brief return to the Sacred Flock, but under a mentor role. Chivas players recognised Chicharito's leadership in the locker room. In 2024, when Armando González hadn't exploded yet, Javier Hernández already saw great qualities in the youth of the tapatío group.
“Sometimes, even though he doesn't even ask me, I go and tell him even the smallest thing. I see myself reflected in him because he has that hunger and that intuition that he doesn't train, he brings,” Chicharito said about Armando Gonzalez.
Armando González is one of the greatest figures of the Chivas currently. The forward born in Guadalajara form He will be part of Mexico's call-up for the 2026 World Cup.
According to information from Transfermarkt, Armando González has a market value that's around €15 million Euros ($17.5 million dollars). “La Hormiga” has a contract in force with the club until December 2019.